息事宁人 xīshì-nínɡrén idiom ① （指从中调解） reconcile a dispute ▸ 他左劝右说，才得以息事宁人。 It took him a lot of talking to bring about a reconciliation. ② （指自行让步） make concessions to avoid further trouble ▸ 为了息事宁人，这事就别再提了。 To avoid further dispute, let’s let the matter drop. |